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NY S04867
NY S04867Requires health insurance policies and contracts shall provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema, both primary and secondary lymphedema; requires such coverage shall include benefits for equipment, supplies, devices, complex decongestive therapy and out-patient self-management training and education for the treatment of lymphedema, both primary and secondary lymphedema.
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Introduced
02/17/2021
02/17/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Requires health insurance policies and contracts shall provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema, both primary and secondary lymphedema; and requires such coverage shall include benefits for equipment, supplies, devices, complex decongestive therapy and out-patient self management training and education for the treatment of lymphedema, both primary and secondary lymphedema.
AI Summary
This bill requires health insurance policies and contracts to provide coverage for the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema, both primary and secondary. The coverage must include benefits for equipment, supplies, devices, complex decongestive therapy, and outpatient self-management training and education for the treatment of lymphedema. The bill also requires that patients undergoing any surgery or radiotherapy procedure be provided information on the risk of lymphedema associated with the procedure and the potential post-procedure symptoms. The bill applies to all insurance policies, contracts, and plans issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after the effective date of January 1 of the next year.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO INSURANCE (on 01/05/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S4867 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S04867&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S04867 |
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